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+ 9TH POEMS: A Glimpse Of Jacob Leaning On His Staff [Hebrews 11:21]
"Here in Egypt, in my son Joseph's very capable care,
"I lean on this sturdy staff as I lean on my eager prayer,
"though I am far from the Terebinth of Mamre, where my grandfather,
"Abraham, worshipped the God who later named me Israel.
"Worship, even in comfortable exile, can be difficult, I have learned and tell.
"But to those who mutter under their breath, asking, 'Why bother?'---
"I answer that God Who constellated the sky with stars
"is worthy of worship and praise that can be offered anywhere:
"in Egypt of many monuments, or Hebron, or shackled or behind bars.
"He always hears---and never fails to hear---any believer's prayer.
"Hurry---fetch a lamb from the sheepfold, or an ox from the stable.
"I shall worship according to the Liturgy of our blessed ancestor, Abel."
Januarian
